Dr Han Jin

Profile

Han Jin joined the University of Leeds in January 2022, following his role as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Sheffield. At Leeds University Business School (LUBS), Han plays a pivotal role in research infrastructure as the founder and lead of the LUBS Research Data Centre. Under his direction, the centre has expanded to house over 30 databases, three specialized software platforms, two trading rooms, and a smart laboratory. Han has successfully constructed multiple highly confidential local databases based on agreements with world-renowned institutions, ensuring strict compliance within the university’s secure storage systems.

His primary research interests lie at the intersection of data science and finance, covering corporate sustainability, governance, innovation, behaivour finance and empirical finance. In recognition of his contributions to the field, he was awarded the Dean’s Prize for Innovation and Impact in Doctoral Research in 2021.

Han also brings extensive education experience to his position, teaching a wide range of subjects across undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. levels, including Quantitative Methods, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, and Data Management. Additionally, he leads specialized training sessions on database utilization and software management.

Other Responsibilities/Appiontment

Data Champion, University of Leeds

Open Research Group, University of Leeds

Data Classification and Storage Task and Finish Group, University of Leeds

Panel member, Horizons Institute Interdisciplinary Assessment College

Certifications

AI for Business, University of Pennsylvania

Machine Learning, Stanford University.

Qualifications

• PhD in Accounting, Finance and Economics
• MSc in Business Finance
• BSc in Finance